Three Suspects on the Run After Spree of Car Theft and ATM Burglaries in Brooklyn and Queens
A wave of brazen break-ins has swept through Brooklyn and Queens, with authorities suspecting three individuals are behind a string of car thefts and ATM burglaries that have netted them over $3,500 since mid-October.
The NYPD says the trio has hit at least 14 targets across both boroughs, snatching up to four vehicles and breaking into multiple businesses, including restaurants, salons, and delis. The thieved vehicles are said to be parked in various spots, from residential areas like East New York and Fresh Meadows to commercial districts like Williamsburg and Forest Hills.
The most recent incident occurred on December 27, when police believe the suspects made off with three more cars and multiple ATMs across a dozen new incidents. Since October, the group has struck at least eight times in East New York alone, as well as in Cypress Hills and Fresh Meadows.
While no one was injured during the burglaries, officials stress that the thieves are considered to be armed and unscrupulous. Police released surveillance images showing individuals wearing hoodies and masks, but they remain tight-lipped on descriptions of the stolen vehicles, citing concerns for public safety.
In fact, city crime data shows a 4% decrease in overall burglaries since last year, with grand larcenies down by about 2%. However, experts caution that such statistics may not entirely capture the scope of this particular incident.
As authorities continue to investigate and seek leads, residents are urged to come forward with any information regarding these suspects. Anyone with tips is encouraged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website.
A wave of brazen break-ins has swept through Brooklyn and Queens, with authorities suspecting three individuals are behind a string of car thefts and ATM burglaries that have netted them over $3,500 since mid-October.
The NYPD says the trio has hit at least 14 targets across both boroughs, snatching up to four vehicles and breaking into multiple businesses, including restaurants, salons, and delis. The thieved vehicles are said to be parked in various spots, from residential areas like East New York and Fresh Meadows to commercial districts like Williamsburg and Forest Hills.
The most recent incident occurred on December 27, when police believe the suspects made off with three more cars and multiple ATMs across a dozen new incidents. Since October, the group has struck at least eight times in East New York alone, as well as in Cypress Hills and Fresh Meadows.
While no one was injured during the burglaries, officials stress that the thieves are considered to be armed and unscrupulous. Police released surveillance images showing individuals wearing hoodies and masks, but they remain tight-lipped on descriptions of the stolen vehicles, citing concerns for public safety.
In fact, city crime data shows a 4% decrease in overall burglaries since last year, with grand larcenies down by about 2%. However, experts caution that such statistics may not entirely capture the scope of this particular incident.
As authorities continue to investigate and seek leads, residents are urged to come forward with any information regarding these suspects. Anyone with tips is encouraged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website.
the fact that these thieves r just doing multiple burglaries and car thefts in one day is wild 
like how are they even getting away with it?! 
and yeah, I get what the police are saying about not releasing descriptions of the stolen vehicles but c'mon we need to know what we're up against 
anyway, let's focus on spreading awareness and looking out for each other in our community 
what's going on in brooklyn these days, seems like every other day there's another robbery and no one's doing anything about it 
at least 4 cars gone each time? that's insane, can't we focus on something else for once? 
- crime rates are down by 4% overall which is def a win, right? 
And think about how this is actually prompting people to come forward with tips, so that's progress! 
Plus, it's not like they're going to be able to spend all that cash before someone catches up with them, haha 
. The NYPD is doing their thing and I'm sure they'll get the bad guys eventually. Fingers crossed for a quick resolution! 
... it's like, where does that kind of selfishness come from?
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. You gotta ask yourself, what's the police department doing to keep us safe? Are they doing enough to bring these suspects down?
. I'm all for public safety, but transparency is key here. We deserve to know what's going on in our own neighborhoods.
. It's time for the city to step up its game and take action against these thieves once and for all 
. We need real leadership, not just empty promises 
. It highlights the need for more robust community engagement and collaboration between law enforcement and residents in order to effectively identify and apprehend these suspects 
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This is getting out of hand! Like, what's going on here?! First, we have people stealing cars left and right, and then they're hitting ATMs too? And it's not just that, but they're doing this for like, over $3,500?! That's insane! 
We need to come together as a community and report any suspicious activity. We can't just sit around and wait for someone else to do something! 
At least they're not hurting anyone, but $3,500 is no joke, fam! 
And the NYPD is all secretive about it too, like they're hiding something 
. I guess that's why we need Crime Stoppers, right? 
It's always good to have a hotline for those who want to do the right thing (i.e., not be a car thief). 
its crazy! and they're gettin away w/ like $3500 already 
but at least crime stats are down overall, so i guess dat's a lil bit of good news 
meanwhile, crime stats are saying we're down by 4% overall, but who really trusts those numbers? 
sounds like these 3 suspects are just getting away with it for now 
this is crazy, $3,500 is a lot of cash... like who does that? 
what if they hurt someone during the chase or something? 
anyway, 4% decrease in burglaries is kinda cool tho... 
It's like, crime rates are down overall in NYC, but then this one incident comes up and it's all over the news. What's going on? Are we seeing a trend of more organized thefts or just some random bad guys?